Higher Archaeological Practice (MSc)

This vocational master’s degree will prepare you for a career in commercial archaeology. Through hands-on experience you’ll gain the skills to plan and run archaeological projects, from survey and excavation to analysis and reporting. You’ll apply your learning by spending 4 weeks on professional placement. We're ranked 6th in the UK for archaeology (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Your specialist archaeological practice learning will cover: processes and workflows of the heritage industry and commercial archaeology professional report writing statutory and local government systems for recording and protecting cultural heritage presentations and exhibitions how to design and manage archaeological projects Beyond your specialist modules you can personalise this degree to your areas of interest. We bring expertise together from across the University, including Medicine, Humanities, the National Oceanography Centre, Engineering and Winchester School of Art, to

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £13,100 per year

UK students: £26,200 per year

UK/Home: £26,200 per year

International: £13,100 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

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